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Client Hosting Question

For my clients that need hosting services I set up individual accounts under my own name. Usually I include web hosting in my fees. Occasionally I have invoiced a client for the fees. When my contract ends with the client, I contact the hosting company and fill out the paperwork to transfer the account to the client.

The other reason I do it is that I am also a reseller and receive a commission for all of the accounts I bring in to my web host (Lunarpages). I do allow clients to choose another host or set up their own hosting, but Lunarpages has been solid for me for over 5 years. I also inform clients that I am a reseller of hosting services.

If you tack those new accounts onto your current account it might get messy if you end up trying to transfer the account. You can always contact your web host and see what they suggest.

Also, everyone that handles web hosting for clients (and does not have a private server) should become a reseller. Depending upon your web host, it can provide decent annual income.

When I set up hosting for my clients, I set it up in their name but add my email address as a primary email address.  I do it this way because then the client owns the domain name (they are paying for it) but I can keep a tab on any renewals/reminders as I have found that these tend to get ignored by clients.

I tend to avoid GoDaddy, Fasthosts and 1and1 - too many horror stories.  I have used 1and1 for domain registration in the past but a recent episode has converted me.

I swear by United Hosting for their hosting services.  Theit hosting accounts are affordable, and their service is outstanding (a ticket often gets answered within 20 minutes).

HTH